The two men accused in the high-profile death of 16-year-old Aqsa Parvez appeared in a Brampton court yesterday as a preliminary hearing began in a case previously described as an alleged honour killing. Ms. Parvez was found strangled in her family's home on Dec. 10, 2007. Friends have claimed Ms. Parvez had been at odds with her family over her refusal to wear the hijab, the … [Read more...] about Hearings open in the murder trial of Aqsa Parvez
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Netherlands’ Group Launches Shelters For Ex-Muslims
‘Open Doors,’ a major Netherlands-based Christian group, has launched a global initiative to set up shelters for ex-Muslims who have converted to Christianity. Founder of the organization Anne van der Bikl said that the shelters will be safe places where former Muslims can find safety and spiritual support. He added that ‘Open Doors’ will also provide medical aid and job … [Read more...] about Netherlands’ Group Launches Shelters For Ex-Muslims
Honor violence under-estimated
According to experts interviewed by Knack magazine, thousands of women and girls in Belgium deal with honor-related violence. Commissioner Marc Van de Plas of the federal police cites 17 honor murders in the last five years in Belgium, notwithstanding the so many other forms of honor-violence: abuse, confinement, kidnapping, forced marriage, etc... Immigrant women are also … [Read more...] about Honor violence under-estimated
Switzerland: Fear of Militant Islamic Threat in Switzerland
The central position of the Swiss government suggests Islamic militants are using the country as bases to launch extremist publicity and solidify support abroad. The 2006 report on internal security asserts that Switzerland shelters violent extremists and that it is not excluded that of the preparations of attempts took place on his territory. John luc Vez claims that suggests … [Read more...] about Switzerland: Fear of Militant Islamic Threat in Switzerland